Boy name
Jose name meaning
“may God add”
Jose is a masculine Spanish or Portuguese name meaning “may God add”. It is a form of Joseph, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef. The original Spanish or Portuguese spelling is usually José, with an accent on the final e marking that written form.
What does Jose mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jose
The Spanish or Portuguese form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, usually written José.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Jose
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jose, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jose: may God add
- Yustus: just and upright
- Gian: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Jose: may God add
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
- Yanuarius: relating to January
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Jose Siprianus
Meaning of each word
- Jose: may God add
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
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Meaning of each word
- Yanuarius: relating to January
- Jose: may God add
- Mika: who is like God?
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Jose Sabinus
Meaning of each word
- Jose: may God add
- Sabinus: of the Sabine people
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Meaning of each word
- Jose: may God add
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
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How to pronounce Jose
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦱꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮞᮨ |
Is Jose a boy’s name?
Yes, Jose is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jose ranks #4,145 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jose
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Jose
- Jose Antonio Morato Tavares · b. 1960
- Jose Christian · b. 2000
- Jose Rizal Latief Batubara · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Jose
What is the meaning of Jose?
Jose means may God add. The Spanish or Portuguese form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, usually written José.
Is Jose a boy’s name?
Yes, Jose is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jose?
Jose is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jose have?
Jose has 2 syllables (Jo-se) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Jose?
Jose ranks #4,145 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jose?
Some ideas: Jose Yustus Gian; Jose Kevin Yanuarius; Jose Siprianus.
Famous people named Jose?
Notable people named Jose include Jose Antonio Morato Tavares, Jose Christian, Jose Rizal Latief Batubara.
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